Comparison

1 vs Knightly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

1

Connect numbers sequentially on a board to create a single, unbroken path. Offers billions of puzzles with varying difficulties and modes, including diagonal linking. Customize appearance and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique puzzle boards
  • Two play modes: Normal and Plus
  • Four difficulty levels per mode
  • Diagonal linking in Plus mode
  • Hint system
  • Customizable appearance (light, dark, paper)
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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1-2-Link is the perfect game for puzzle lovers of all levels! With quick, simple boards to difficult, more complex ones, 1-2-Link has it all. The goal is to fill the board with a single gapless connection by linking all the numbers in a sequential order. You can link the numbers horizontally or vertically. In Plus mode, you can even link them diagonally. With over a billion levels, four difficulties for each mode, 1-2-Link will satisfy any seeker of mind-challenging puzzles. Get a fun number linking experience that includes: • Over a billion unique puzzles boards so you will never run out of challenges • Two play modes available: Normal and Plus • Includes four different difficulties for each mode • Use hints to help when you are stuck • Choose a light, dark, or paper appearance for your number linking preference • Compete for the best time in the global leaderboards Billions of number linking challenges in the palm of your hand!

About

Knightly

A logic puzzle game based on the chess knight's L-shaped move. Explore different game modes, solve over 900 levels, and sharpen your strategic thinking. No prior chess knowledge is required to play.

Highlights
  • Chess knight movement puzzles
  • Multiple game modes (Tour, Pathfinder, Gridlock)
  • Over 900 levels
  • Works offline
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • One-time purchase to unlock all levels
Features
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Think like a knight. Knightly is a brain puzzle game built around the chess knight. Every puzzle uses the same L-shaped move, but each mode puts a different spin on it. No chess experience needed; just learn one move and start solving. Works offline. No wifi needed. No ads. No subscriptions. GAME MODES Tour Visit every square on the board without going back to one you've already been on. Boards start small and get big. A relaxing logic puzzle when it's easy, a serious brain teaser when it's not. Pathfinder Get your knight to a specific spot on the board. The path matters; fewer moves means more stars. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Gridlock You have several knights, each with a matching spot. Get them all where they need to go. Think strategy, think patience. EVERYDAY PUZZLES 900+ levels across all three modes. Pick it up for a few minutes or settle in for a longer session. A casual game that still makes you think. TRY IT FREE The first 50 levels are free. If you want the rest, one purchase unlocks everything. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collected.

Screenshots

14 screens
Knightly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1 at daily against Knightly's every 9 days. 1 also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Knightly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knightly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knightly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1 ships an update daily, Knightly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1 versus Knightly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1Knightly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon GomezEthan Smith

Customer experience

1

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Knightly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Knightly

One-time1
  • Knightly Pro$2.99

Questions

Is 1 free?
1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knightly free?
Knightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1 or Knightly?
Knightly is rated higher. 1 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Knightly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1 or Knightly have ads?
Neither 1 nor Knightly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1 or Knightly?
1 ships an update daily, and Knightly every 9 days. Most recently, 1 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Knightly on November 9, 2026.

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